China's marine tourism output hits RMB 1 trillion

Value-added output of China's marine tourism sector hit RMB 1.087 trillion (USD 163 billion) in 2015, up by 11.4% YoY, according to a government report.

Cruises were popular among tourists, with more than 2.48 million trips aboard cruise ships in 2015, a 44% surge compared with the previous year, according to a report jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the State Oceanic Administration.

The marine fishery and shipbuilding industry also grew steadily last year with value-added output of RMB 435.2 billion and RMB 144.1 billion.